Legacies
Leave a Lasting Impression
A Legacy is probably the most effective single way to support our work – and you need not send any money as long as you live!”
It’s free – it costs no extra to include legacies to charity when making a will and it’s easy – simply tell the solicitor what you want to give and to whom. Leaving a legacy to the BMSTC is a way that you can pledge to secure the future stability of our charity at no cost no yourself.
The word ‘legacy’ often conjures up an image of great wealth. Leaving a legacy, however, simply means leaving part of your money or possessions to a specific individual or organisation, such as BMSTC, in your will. It can be as little or as much as you want and can be allocated exactly as you wish.
How Exactly Can I Help?
Through legacy gifts
You can leave a legacy to the BMSTC in exactly the same way as you would leave a gift to your family and friends. The most generous kind of legacy is a ‘residuary’ gift. A residuary gift is a percentage of the residue (or balance) of your will , which is paid once all monies to family and friends and for expenses have been accounted for.
Through an ‘in memoriam’ gift
Friends and relatives often send flowers and wreaths at a funeral. Requesting that people make a donation to the BMSTC instead would provide extra funds for our work .
Through insurance policies and savings
You could name the BMSTC as a beneficiary in any life insurance policy, or request that the Centre receives a proportion of your savings through your will.
Through other specific gifts
You can leave other monetary gifts, items of value or property – in fact, you can support the BMSTC through your will in any way you feel appropriate
How will we use your gift?
You may be assured that any legacy you decide to leave will be put to very good use. Every penny counts as we continue to provide information, support and a range of therapies to help local people living with MS and their families and carers.
Please leave a lasting legacy and include the BMSTC in your will.